The Public Prosecutor's Office faces in 2025 a significant set of structural challenges that affect its operation. The shortage of prosecutors constitutes one of the main difficulties faced by the institution, compromising the responsiveness of the judicial system.
To this shortage of magistrates is added the lack of court officers, which further aggravates the pressure on the Public Prosecutor's Office services. The limitations also extend to criminal police bodies and technical forensics, creating bottlenecks at various stages of the judicial process.
Logistical and technological challenges continue to represent constant obstacles for judicial infrastructure. These combined difficulties affect the overall performance of the Portuguese justice system, creating complex realities that condition the effectiveness of the Public Prosecutor's Office in 2025.
